Education encompasses everything from study of the Bible, theology, history, and ministry to mastery of the tools and understanding vocational and lay ministers need to be competent across cultural, economic, geographic, and gender boundaries.

Our Admissions Office will be glad to work with you personally to complete your application, arrange a campus visit, and estimate your costs. If you think the Seminary might be right for you, we urge you to get in touch. We will be glad to help you every step of the way.

Field Education is a companion to classroom work at North Park Theological Seminary, that helps develop: Practical individual preparation for ministry Interpersonal and communication skills in a ministry context.

At North Park Theological Seminary, we prepare you to answer your call to ministry through our academic curriculum and the spiritual and practical formation that comes with participating in the community here.

North Park Theological Seminary offers academic and formational events throughout the year, providing students with access to prominent scholarship, relevant conversations, and a full community experience.

Before you do anything else, activate your North Park network account. This account will allow you to pay your tuition deposit and then continue on with important tasks like course and housing registration and setting up a North Park email address. You will need your student ID number in order to begin the set-up process; this was included in your acceptance materials.

Your tuition deposit confirms that you have accepted our offer of admission and plan to attend North Park Theological Seminary. Your offer of admission is for a specific start term (though you may petition to defer your start term to a later one). Failure to enroll in the term for which you are accepted without a deferral will result in the cancellation of your admission offer and of any financial aid or scholarship awards from North Park.

After activating your account, you can then pay your deposit online or call our office at (773)244-6229. You will not be able to register for classes or apply for campus housing until you have paid your tuition deposit.

After you have set up your network account and paid your tuition deposit, your North Park email account will be activated. Throughout your time as a Seminary student, email will be the primary mode of communication to you, and all official North Park email will go to your North Park email account. You are responsible for making sure it is set up and then checking it on a regular basis. (You can set your account to redirect to a secondary address if you wish.)

New students are registered by the Office of Seminary Academic Services, based on your course preferences. To create your preferred schedule, please refer to the curriculum for your specific program and to the upcoming semester’s schedule. Send your preferences for the first term by email to semacademicserv@northpark.edu with the following information:

Name

Student ID number

Course titles and section numbers (e.g., MNST 0500-01)

We strongly recommend you read the suggested course sequence for your chosen program and discuss it with an advisor in consideration; these are designed to help you complete your program in the most efficient and effective timeline. If you have advising questions, contact Seminary Academic Services by email at semacademicserv@northpark.edu or by phone at (773) 244-6217.

Certificate Students

Master’s Degree Students

Domestic students who want to be considered for scholarships or need-based financial aid (grants) must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is also required to be eligible for federal Stafford Loans. North Park’s school code is 001735.

International students should submit the International Student Financial Resources Form either via email or mail if they wish to be considered for North Park scholarships or grants. International students must also submit an affidavit of financial resources as a required part of the application for admission.

Visiting Students

Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with consideration given for family size and the age of children. To apply for campus housing, you must submit both your housing application and a $50 nonrefundable application fee. This fee is required to process your application and reserve your housing assignment. It will automatically be applied toward the $250 housing deposit. You will need to pay the remaining $200 balance of this deposit prior to picking up your keys. While housing applications are accepted on an on-going basis, the priority deadline for fall semester is July 1 and December 1 for spring semester.

If you have questions, please contact Seminary Housing by email at semhousing@northpark.edu or by phone at (773) 244-4898.

Orientation takes place for both Spring and Fall semesters, in the days leading up to the first day of classes. These days will give you an opportunity to meet your classmates, professors, and staff of the Seminary, as well as become acquainted with the campus, neighborhood, and city.

We look forward to officially welcoming you as a new student. Blessings upon your journey!